To farewell the year and look ahead with hope, we have planned a very special exhibition featuring two remarkable New Zealand legends, artists who have shaped Aotearoa’s creative landscape over many decades through their practices, teaching, collaborations, and deep connections across the arts community.

I’ve long been a fan of Bronwynne Cornish’s fugitive clay works - wonderfully humorous and clever installations that gently challenge how we see the world. Deborah Smith’s playful yet sophisticated black-and-white photography shines again this year, especially through this collaborative project that honours their long relationship and mutual respect. From this partnership, some truly special works have been born.

Thank you both for sharing your creative vision and the richness of your lives with us. We are truly fortunate to experience this. Please join us to celebrate the close of the year and the many moments held within these beautiful works.

Ngā mihi

Yuka O'Shannessy
Director, Public Record